> Oh, and here's another one: what is it with the Vanagon gas indicator? Why
does it move around so much and why does it
> indicate empty when I still have 3 gallons?

That's something that falls under the 'idiosyncrasy' label.  My Vanagon,
Rabbit, both Jettas did the same.  My friends with 80's VWs confirm same.
I'm sure someone here has a 'fix' for it, but for the most part I simply
adapted to the way the gauge reads gas level.

Chris.

'85 Westy.